On a Wednesday morning in June, US Congressman Steve Scalise and several other members of Congress were present for a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, ahead of the annual Congressional Baseball Game. The congressional baseball match is a tradition that dates back to 1909, focusing on camaraderie and charity among lawmakers. Around 7:15 AM, a man identified as James Hodgkinson approached the field and began firing a semi-automatic weapon at the players. Scalise, the House Majority Whip at the time, was shot in the hip, while other individuals, including Capitol Police officers who were part of Scalise’s security team, were also injured as they responded to the active shooter situation. Police arrested Hodgkinson at the scene after he sustained injuries in a shootout with law enforcement. The incident created a sense of urgency for increased security measures for lawmakers and fueled debates on political discourse. Scalise underwent several surgeries and extensive rehabilitation in the following weeks, marking a turbulent time both personally and politically. The nature of the attack highlighted the potential dangers faced by public officials and increased awareness regarding threats of violence against political figures.